civil services examination
Supreme Court Mandates UPSC to Allow Scribe Changes 7 Days Before Exams and Implement Screen-Reader Software for Visually-Impaired Candidates
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 am CST
The Supreme Court has directed the UPSC to allow eligible candidates to request scribe changes up to seven days before examinations and implement screen-reader software for visually-impaired candidates. This landmark ruling emphasizes constitutional promises of equality and dignity for differently-abled individuals, requiring the commission to submit a comprehensive compliance plan within two months to ensure examination accessibility while maintaining integrity.
UPSC Chairman Declares Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Examination Fraud and Fake Certificates
Oct 02, 2025 02:31 am CST
UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar addresses the issue of cheating and fake certificates in government examinations, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy that includes three-year debarment and criminal charges for offenders. Kumar discusses examination integrity measures including Aadhaar integration and face authorization, while also addressing concerns about coaching necessity, age eligibility, and the perception that engineers have advantages in civil service exams.